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  Ride will raise river awareness

  1 hour ago in News

  AN adventurous student is gearing up for a bike ride across Europe to raise awareness of the environment.

• Magic Moeen is simply ton-derful

  1 hour ago in Sport

  MOEEN Ali’s first Championship hundred for nearly two years steered Worcestershire into a dominant position on day two of their derby clash with Gloucestershire.

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  These women are a real inspiration

  1 hour ago in News

  THE finalists in the Worcestershire Women of the Year awards have been announced.

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  Development on former hospital site overcomes second hurdle

  2 hours ago in News

  PLANS to build 181 homes on the former Ronkswood Hospital site have been given the green light by planners at the second stage.

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  Parents' shock at nursery swoop

  2 hours ago in News

  PARENTS have spoken of their shock at the alleged sexual assault of a young child at a Worcestershire nursery.

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  Police continue to question nursery suspects

  2 hours ago in News

  FIVE men remain in police custody tonight after a child reported they had been sexually assaulted at a Worcestershire nursery.

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  Tributes to Woolwich terror victim soldier

  3 hours ago in News

  The victim of the terrorist murder in Woolwich was named today as father-of-one Lee Rigby.

• Why can’t trains just run on time?

  3 hours ago in News

  POOR punctuality on train services between Worcester, Oxford and London came in for criticism at the annual meeting of a rail passenger group.

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  Councillor urges rival politician to "commit suicide" in sick taunt

  4 hours ago in News

  THE Labour group’s leader at Worcestershire County Council told a rival Tory politician to “resign or commit suicide” during a sick taunt in a major meeting.

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  All set for splashing good time

  5 hours ago in News

  DRAGON boaters will be making a splash as they battle it out on the water in aid of a good cause.

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  New-look cabinet revealed at County Hall

  5 hours ago in News

  A NEW-look cabinet has been revealed at Worcestershire County Council - with two new faces taking their seats among the decision makers.

• The unions have so much to answer for

  5 hours ago in Read

  SIR – Letter writer David Barlow seems to think my views on unions are misplaced (Worcester News, May 15).

• Splashpad problem? There is a solution

  5 hours ago in Read

   SIR – Further to the story about the wheelchair boy being banned from the splashpad in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester, (Worcester News, May 18) and Dave Dunbar’s letter (Worcester News, May 21).

• The poor must get the help they need

  5 hours ago in Read

   SIR – Re the letter by Tim Brown ‘It’s so tough applying for pension credit’ (Worcester News, May 17).

• City questions that need to be answered

  5 hours ago in Read

  SIR – It is time questions were asked and answers given as to why Worcester City Football Club is in the state it finds itself in.

• Let’s be in no doubt, UKIP is here to stay

  5 hours ago in Read

  SIR – I read with distaste the letter from Councillor Ken Jennings (Worcester News, May 17) and would advise that UKIP voters are not “an unsavoury coalescence of nutters, europhobes and the far right”.

• We should always have time for good manners

  5 hours ago in Read

  SIR – It was refreshing to read that Robin Walker MP will work with politicians of all parties to ensure the best outcome for Worcester (Worcester News, May 16).

• Easy to blame Thatcher... and it’s not fair

  5 hours ago in Read

  SIR – In his weekly column (Worcester News, May 18), John Phillpott says that “Margaret Thatcher...

• I know, Brits abroad... we don’t get it

  5 hours ago in Fair Point

  I HAVE just returned from a holiday to France. Me, my husband, my seven-year-old son and my two-year-old daughter in a glorified static caravan the size of a shoebox.

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  City at heart of Dambusters raid

  6 hours ago in News

  MORE light has been shed on Worcester’s role in the famous Dambusters raid.

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  Food for thought for bank holiday weekend

  8 hours ago in News

  THERE’S plenty of food for thought for people planning activities this bank holiday weekend.

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  Brookes stays on to skittle out rivals with 8-46 for our top cricketer prize

  9 hours ago in Sport

  ALTHOUGH his ‘perfect delivery’ may well have arrived last year, Matt Brookes was still delighted with the eight beauties he served up for Barnards Green at the weekend.

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  Man pleads guilty to killing Worcester man Andrew Heath

  9 hours ago in News

  A MAN has pleaded guilty to killing Andrew Heath by starting a fire at his Worcester home in December 2011.

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  Five arrests after child reports sexual assault at Worcestershire nursery

  9 hours ago in News

  NURSERIES in Droitwich, Bromsgrove and Redditch have been closed by police this morning and five people arrested after a child reported being sexually assaulted.

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  Gillam Street child killer's bid for freedom: report, background and reaction

  9 hours ago in News

  TRIPLE child killer David McGreavy has failed in his High Court bid to keep his name a secret.

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  Worcester Warriors confirm signing of Harlequins hooker Chris Brooker

  10 hours ago in Sport

  WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed hooker Chris Brooker will move to Sixways this summer after agreeing a switch from Harlequins.

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  School of seamers in session for Mason at New Road

  10 hours ago in Sport

  INSTEAD of focusing on getting the best out of his own career, Worcestershire bowling coach Matt Mason now has 11 others to worry about.

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  A £40,000 bill for church demolition

  10 hours ago in News

  THE cost of demolishing an iconic church at the heart of Ronkswood in Worcester could be up to £40,000, a public meeting was told.

• Worcester Races results

  11 hours ago in Sport

  17:50 Stone (Mr J M Ridley, 11/2); Ice Cool Benny (Mr T Weston, 9/4 fav); Quatuor Collonges(Miss A Stirling, 11/4 2nd-fav).10 ran. Winning trainer: Miss E Alvis.

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  West quits over battle in Evesham boardroom

  11 hours ago in Sport

  STALWART Paul West has claimed boardroom unrest led to him ending his long association with Evesham United.

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  Live: Worcestershire County Council annual meeting

  11 hours ago in News

  Today is the annual full meeting of Worcestershire County Council - with a new-look cabinet due to be revealed following the elections.
  

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  Glow on a detox

  11 hours ago in Retail Therapy

  With bikini season looming, Hollywood nutritionist Kimberly Snyder tells Lisa Haynes how to get glowing on a beauty detox

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  David McGreavy's bids for freedom

  12 hours ago in News

  THE man dubbed the Monster of Worcester, David McGreavy, has already served 18 years more than a 20-year minimum life sentence imposed by the judge for the 1973 killings.

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  The story they tried to stop us telling

  12 hours ago in News

  ALTHOUGH widely reported in the decades following the murders, Mc-Greavy was granted anonymity in 2009.

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  Judge orders clamping refunds - but won't claim his cash back

  12 hours ago in News

  A JUDGE ordering the return of cash to motorists who fell victim to an illegal clamping firm revealed that he had been a victim of the scam – but ruled out claiming his money back.

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  Warriors fan ready for Premiership final trophy battle

  12 hours ago in Sport

  WORCESTER Warriors supporter Stuart Brooks will be looking to strong-arm his opponents into submission as he bids to win the prestigious role of carrying the Aviva Premiership trophy on to the Twickenham pitch prior to this season’s grand finale.

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  'Monster of Worcester should have been hanged' says victims' great aunt

  13 hours ago in News

  THE great aunt of three children murdered by David McGreavy said he should have been hanged and he should never now be released or allowed a new identity.

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  Harlequins hooker Brooker signs for Worcester Warriors

  13 hours ago in Sport

  CHRIS Brooker, the England Saxons hooker, has signed for Worcester Warriors and the deal could be announced as soon as today.

• Sidney Ivor Jenkins

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  JENKINS Sidney Ivor Passed away peacefully at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on May 16th, 2013 aged 80 years. Loving husband of Shelia, a much loved father of Adrian and Neil, and a dear grandfather to Kelly, Hayley, Dan and Aaron. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Service to take place at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, May 29th at 2:30 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired for Breast Cancer Campaign, may be left upon the collection plate available at the Service. All enquiries to The Co-operative Funeralcare, Telephone: 01905 22137.

• Robert (Rob) Vernalls

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  VERNALLS Robert (Rob) 17.03.1941 Passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2013, aged 72 years surrounded by his loving family. Much loved dad to Robbie, Ken and Dawn, grandad and great grandad. His memory will remain in all our hearts forever. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Thursday, May 30th at 12.30 p.m. Family flowers only please, donations, to St Richard's Hospice may be sent c/o Bedwardine Funeral Services, 1 St Johns, Worcester WR2 5AE. Tel: 01905 748811

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  Steve Everton

  16 hours ago in 50th Birthday

  EVERTON Steve Happy Birthday, 50 today. Lots of love Sarah, Dale, Ben, Lynette and baby Maci xxx

• Phyllis Oliver

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  OLIVER Phyllis Formerly of Tudor Way. Passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2013 aged 95 years. Loving wife of the late Bill. Much loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Funeral Service at Worcester Crematorium on Wednesday, June 5th at 11 a.m. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust and St Richard's Hospice, may be left on the collection plate at the Crematorium or sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester. WR3 7EU.

• John Kilvington

  16 hours ago in Deaths

  KILVINGTON John Passed away peacefully at home with his Family at his side, on May 16th, 2013, aged 81 years. Beloved husband to Betty, dearest dad to Denise, Jackie and Andrew and a proud grandpa to Christopher. Service to celebrate John's life will take place at Worcester Crematorium on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Family flowers only, however donations, if desired for Sight Concern may be left in the donation box at the Crematorium or sent to Holland Funeral Service, Malvern. WR14 3LS.

• Maureen (Mo) WOODING

  16 hours ago in In Memoriam

  WOODING Maureen (Mo) May 23rd, 2012. You know how much I love you Mo. As soon as you walk in the room everything just glows. Will always miss you. Love Des Jane and Mark xxx

• JACK DAVEY

  16 hours ago in In Memoriam

  DAVEY Jack Still missing you dad after ten years. Also loving thoughts of Rita and Bill, Lol and Edith and cousins Trevor and Sam Love from Pat

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